The iconic filmmaker – who has directed the likes of “Taxi Driver,” “Goodfellas,” “The Departed” and most recently “The Irishman” – told Britain’s Empire magazine that he doesn’t follow along with the comic book franchise because it’s “not cinema.”

Instead, the Oscar-winner compared the superhero blockbusters to an amusement park. “Honestly, the closest I can think of them, as well-made as they are, with actors doing the best they can under the circumstances, is theme parks,” Scorsese, 76, said.

“Martin Scorsese is one of my 5 favorite living filmmakers,” Gunn, 53, tweeted Friday. “I was outraged when people picketed ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’ without having seen the film. I’m saddened that he’s now judging my films in the same way.”

Martin Scorsese is one of my 5 favorite living filmmakers. I was outraged when people picketed The Last Temptation of Christ without having seen the film. I’m saddened that he’s now judging my films in the same way. https://t.co/hzHp8x4Aj8

Although Scorsese may not be a fan, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has dominated the box office. Earlier this year, “Avengers: Endgame” crept past “Avatar” to become the highest-grossing film of all time.